Electronic · DE · Active since 2020

not even noticed

Ethereal breakbeats and shimmering synth pads that feel like a memory of a rave. Perfect for late-night transit or deep focus in urban spaces.

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not even noticed is a German electronic project that emerged in 2020, quickly establishing a signature sound that bridges the gap between IDM, breakbeat, and ambient techno. The project is characterized by a high degree of rhythmic sophistication, utilizing 'broken' beat patterns that reference the golden age of UK rave culture while maintaining a contemporary, polished production aesthetic.

The sound identity is defined by the contrast between sharp, syncopated percussion and expansive, 'dreamy' synthesizer arrangements. Since its inception, the artist has been prolific, releasing a series of EPs and albums like 'Aerial' and 'Celestial Patterns' that explore the intersection of machine-driven precision and human emotion. Critically, the project is often grouped with the modern wave of 'atmospheric breakbeat' artists who prioritize texture and mood over club utility. The influence of early Warp Records and Rephlex aesthetics is evident, yet the project avoids pure pastiche by incorporating modern digital clarity and a distinctively melancholic melodic sensibility. It occupies a cultural space favored by crate-diggers and fans of 'braindance' who seek music that functions equally well for home listening and late-night sets.

Our Catalog3 Albums · 2022 · 2023
The Sound · Center of GravityWeighted across the artist's discography. Tap a trait for examples.
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Robert Leiner

Shares idm, ambient techno, downtempo (subgenres); absent, processed (vocal style)

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Deep Space Network

Shares idm, ambient techno, downtempo (subgenres); absent, processed (vocal style)

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Mark Franklin

Shares idm, ambient techno, downtempo (subgenres); absent, processed (vocal style)

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Link

Shares idm, ambient techno, downtempo (subgenres); absent, processed (vocal style)

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Boxcutter

Shares idm, ambient techno, downtempo (subgenres); analog_warmth, layered_dense, reverb_heavy (production style)

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SIRIUS

Shares idm, ambient techno, downtempo (subgenres); absent, processed (vocal style)

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LINK

Shares idm, ambient techno, downtempo (subgenres); analog_warmth, layered_dense, reverb_heavy (production style)

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Balil

Shares idm, ambient techno, downtempo (subgenres); absent, processed (vocal style)

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Patchwork

Shares idm, ambient techno, downtempo (subgenres); absent, processed (vocal style)

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Autopilot

Shares idm, ambient techno, downtempo (subgenres); absent, processed (vocal style)

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Boxcutter

Shares idm, ambient techno, dreamy, downtempo (subgenre)

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Deep Space Network

Shares idm, ambient techno, dreamy, downtempo (subgenre)

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